Free help for fathers
You don't have to figure this out alone. D.I.K. (Dads, Infants & Kids)
Going through a divorce, a separation, or a hard season as a dad is a lot to carry. D.I.K. helps you find trustworthy, official resources for custody, child support, benefits, housing, counseling, and more, explained in plain language and always free.
The guided finder asks up to four quick questions, and you can skip any of them. Your answers stay on your device and aren't saved.
Our mission
D.I.K. exists to help fathers find real, trustworthy help when family life gets hard. We gather resources from official and reputable sources, note who they're for and where they're available, and show you when each one was last checked. Our goal is simple: fewer dead ends, less confusion, and more time for what matters, which is being there for your kids.
Essential resources on this site will always be free. You will never need an account, a login, or a payment to find help here.
Who this is for
If you're a dad and things feel heavy right now, this site is for you. That includes fathers who are:
- Raising kids on their own as single dads
- Going through, or recovering from, a divorce
- Separated and working out custody or parenting time
- Navigating child support, either paying or receiving it
- Caring for a new baby or a child with special needs
- Facing money trouble, housing worries, or emotional strain
Grandparents, partners, friends, and caseworkers helping a father are welcome here too.
How it works
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Tell us what you need
Answer a few short questions about your situation and where you live. Your answers stay on your device and are never sent or saved.
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See trusted options
Get a short list of resources from official sources, with notes on who qualifies and the date each one was last checked.
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Reach out with confidence
Contact the organization directly using the link to its official website. The agency itself decides eligibility, and we'll help you know what to ask.
Explore the site
Every resource is checked against its official source before it's listed. Here's what you can use today.
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Find Help
Answer up to four quick questions about your situation and where you live, and see checked resources that fit. Your answers stay on your device.
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Resource Directory
Search every resource by topic, state, and cost.
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Categories
Thirteen topics, from custody and child support to housing and mental health.
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State Resources
Programs and contacts by state. Pages are ready for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana and Maine.
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Encouragement
Honest, original words for the hard days of fatherhood.
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Suggest a Resource
Know an organization that helps dads? Tell us, and we'll review it.
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What this site is, and what it isn't
D.I.K. is
- A free guide to resources from official and reputable sources
- Written in plain language, with the date each resource was checked
- Private: no accounts, no cookies, no tracking
- Honest about what we haven't verified yet
D.I.K. is not
- A law firm, and nothing here is legal advice
- A doctor or therapist, and nothing here is medical advice
- A government agency. Only the agency can decide whether you qualify.
- An endorsement of any organization we list
If you need help right now
If you or someone else is in danger, call 911. If you're struggling or thinking about suicide, you can call or text 988 any time, day or night.
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Call or text 988, or chat online. Free, confidential, 24/7. You do not have to be suicidal to reach out — the Lifeline says reasons to call include relationships, economic worries, substance use, depression, and loneliness. Spanish: press 2 after dialing 988, or text AYUDA to 988. TTY users can use a preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.
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Call 911. For any emergency where someone is in immediate danger.
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Call 211 or visit 211.org. Confidential help finding local community services such as housing and help with utility bills. 211.org can point you to your local 211.